BPL
Bole
China
1,932 km
1,200 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,932 km
1,200 mi / 1,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

BPL KTM
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BPL KTM
ICAO Code ZWBL VNKT
City Bole Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,253 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bole (BPL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,932 kilometers (1,200 miles / 1,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Bole, it's 16:46 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,137 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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